Articles by Arial P.
Conditioning is a vital part of making sure your birds are prepared for show season. Some may think, "I'll prepare for the show a few weeks beforehand and that'll work fine." While that may be the case for fair shows, competing in ABA and/or APA shows requires conditioning well before a show...
Ever wondered how a poultry show works? Well, today I will be walking you through the process of entering a show and how the show process goes.
Please check out my articles on Conditioning Birds for Show and Reading a Coop Card for more information.
Picking Out a Bird for Shows
I won't deep...
A silkie rooster getting a bath before a show
Washing Your Birds For A Show
So, you have entered a show and now it's almost show time! This article will help you make sure your bird is shining and pretty for showing.
You should wash your bird at least 3 days before the show. If a show is on...
As the hatching season comes to an end for most of us, there are some things I like to do to ensure easy startup for next season.
1. Clean ALL the parts and pieces of the incubators.
I used two incubators this Spring. A Hatching Time CT60 and a NutureRight360. I start by completely...
You may know how to raise chicks, but do you know how to raise ducklings? Raising ducklings is similar to raising chicks, but there are a few key differences. In this article, I will be sharing my method as someone who has been raising ducklings for years.
Setting Up the Brooder
As with chicks...